Top 9 COVID-19 Posts

As the COVID-19 vaccine is starting to make its way out to the states for dispersal, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel of these trying times. There is no denying that this pandemic has impacted virtually everyone in one way or another.

Most people immediately turn to the negative impacts of the virus on their lives. There were many negative impacts to daily living, jobs, and unfortunately life itself for some. However, we should also remember the following quote.

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”
― Brene Brown

When our backs are pinned to the wall, we dig, we claw, we fight our way free to try to live our lives as close as possible to how we want. We get knocked down, but we get right back up and find a new way to make life work. The impacts of the virus did the same thing. We have innovated in a number of ways. Some of these innovations have had enough of a positive impact that they are likely to stick around.

This goes for municipal government as well. Provided below is a list of the top 9 COVID-19 related posts (not in any particular order) on Rural Resurrection. Many of them have innovative ideas and ways of doing things in response to the pandemic that may still be applicable well after we put the virus behind us. So keep that in mind when reading these posts. There may be something that you can use to fuel your community’s post-pandemic emergence.

Flexibility for Small Businesses in time of Crisis

Small businesses are hurting during this COVID-19 crisis. However, there’s other ways that local governments can help small businesses in this time of need.

Public Meetings in the time of COVID-19

How do you move your public meetings online? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings are forced to be conducted online, but it’s not a simple change.

Crowdfunding for Small Businesses during COVID-19

Large businesses will weather the COVID-19 storm, but the pandemic may close many small businesses. Crowdfunding may be the way to help them survive.

Allowing Temporary Carryout Parking

It appears that allowing temporary carryout parking zones on public streets is a growing idea in many communities during the COVID-19 shut down.

Self Care Businesses Need Help Too

The self care business sector has been hurt by the shutdown as much as any. Community organizations need to look to help these businesses too.

Hastings Give Back Program Stands Out

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed with the Hastings EDC to start a gift card purchase matching program to help COVID-19 hurt businesses.

Micro Events Saving Festivals?

The term “micro events” has been around for a while. It is used in marketing, especially in the media industry. But now Summerville, South Carolina, has taken the idea and revamped using micro events to save their annual Sweet Tea Festival.

Support Business Community COVID-19 Contributions

A number of private businesses are looking to help during the COVID-19 crisis. Patriarch Distillers/Soldier Valley Spirits in concert with a host of others stand out as a shining example. It is important to remember to help these businesses help others as much as you can.

Cavalier’s Stimulus Program Keeps Local Economy Moving

Cavalier, North Dakota, took proactive steps to help businesses in their community during these tough times with their own stimulus program.